Facilities Custodian

Ace Electric•Valdosta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Custodian is responsible for the operation, maintenance, appearance, and functional readiness of assigned corporate and affiliated properties, with primary responsibility for the company’s Home Office. This role will also provide weekly janitorial and routine maintenance services for the Valdosta Division, Ace University and Engineering, and Fabrication. This role ensures that facilities are consistently clean, safe, secure, fully operational, and maintained to a professional standard appropriate for executive offices, training environments, and business operations. The Facilities Custodian performs hands-on maintenance, coordinates vendors, maintains custodial and grounds standards. This position requires independent judgment, proactive problem-solving, accountability for outcomes, and facility conditions.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in facilities management, property management, or building maintenance.
Ability to perform general repairs and routine maintenance tasks
Experience coordinating vendors and contractors
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Custodial and general building maintenance experience
Basic working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and building systems
Professionalism in a corporate environment
High School Graduate/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Daily maintenance of interior and exterior areas of assigned properties in a clean, orderly, and professional condition (Landscaping is outsourced)
Perform minor building repairs, including drywall repair, paint touch-ups, fixture adjustments, light carpentry, and general maintenance.
Monitor building condition and proactively identify maintenance or repair needs
Maintain parking areas, sidewalks, entryways, signage, and exterior surfaces
Blow off parking lots, walkways, and exterior hardscapes as needed
Ensure all interior and exterior lighting systems are operational, including offices, conference rooms, training rooms, parking areas, walkways, exit lighting, and building exteriors
Replace bulbs and address minor lighting issues
Coordinate electrical repairs with qualified vendors as required
Monitor lighting for safety, consistency, and functionality
Maintain cleanliness of offices, restrooms, kitchens, conference rooms, training rooms, and common areas
Ensure kitchens and break areas are cleaned, reset, restocked and restored to a professional standard following meetings, trainings, and events
Ensure conference rooms and training rooms are cleaned, reset, and prepared before and after use
Maintain custodial supplies and coordinate deeper cleaning services as needed
Perform routine interior window and glass cleaning
Monitor exterior windows and building façade condition
Coordinate professional exterior window and building cleaning services for multi-story areas requiring specialized access or rappelling equipment
Serve as on-site point of contact for exterior cleaning vendors
Maintain landscaped areas and grounds in a clean and orderly condition by monitoring landscaping vendor performance and address deficiencies
Perform light landscaping tasks as appropriate
Coordinate service calls and routine maintenance with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest control, landscaping, window cleaning, copier maintenance and other facility-related vendors
Monitor vendor work for quality, completion, and adherence to company standards
Communicate facility issues, trends, or concerns to leadership as appropriate
Assist with furniture movement, office setup, and workspace reconfiguration
Support meetings, trainings, and events with room setup and post-use reset
Coordinate seasonal tasks, including holiday decorating and removal
Maintain tools, equipment, and maintenance inventory in an organized and safe manner
Provide facilities support to additional local properties as assigned
Travel between locations as required to maintain consistent facility standards
In coordination with the Safety Department, ensure facility safety systems are maintained, inspected, tested, and operational, including: Fire alarm and fire detection systems, Emergency and exit lighting, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), Emergency generators and backup power systems
Support inspection schedules, testing requirements, documentation, and corrective actions related to facility safety systems
Report deficiencies or non-compliance concerns to the Safety Department and leadership promptly
Ensure facility security systems are functional and operable, including: Security cameras, Access control systems, Door hardware, locks, and secured entry points
Coordinate testing, maintenance, and repair of security systems with appropriate vendors
Monitor facility access points and report security-related issues or concerns
Identify and address facility-related safety hazards
Ensure facility work complies with company safety policies
Ensure specialized or regulated work is performed by properly qualified vendors